While our backgrounds and experiences are diverse, we share a deep commitment to Jesus Christ, to each other, and our neighbors. Watch these stories of faith in the everyday lives of Mormons. You can also meet Mormons here.

Our faith influences nearly every aspect of our lives. Beyond simply believing in Jesus Christ, we try to bring His teachings to life at home, at work and in our communities. Here are a few of the cultural priorities embraced by members of the Church around the world.

We are all spiritual children of a loving
Heavenly Father who sent us to this earth to learn and grow in a mortal state. As Mormons,
we are followers of Jesus Christ. We live our lives
to serve Him and teach of His eternal plan for each of us.

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Hi I'm Charlee Té Allen

I'm a college student driven by setting goals. My eyes are on the future. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

My name is Charlee. I am not really any more spectacular than the next person, but I love being me. I love Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy Ghost, and my family. I am very competitive and I love driving manual tranmission. I love setting and accomplishing goals (though I tend to set goals more than I accomplish them.) I don't feel pressure from my peers and I don't think celebrities are more than human.
I have a strong belief that every person can be beautiful. I believe that the only time we become unattractive is when we allow ourselves to lose our hygiene and self-respect.
This gospel is true. I know that. I love that. I am a daughter of God and I know he loves me.

Why I am a Mormon

I have had too many miracles in my life to be comfortable denying an existing God. I have lived my life according to the principles and standards that the LDS church sets and I have recieved the promised blessings that come from following this way of life. I find that keeping the Savior close to me through prayer, scripture study, and righteous living have made me the indpendent, strong, and happy person I am today. I have prayed asking if this, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is the only church to offer the full and everlasting truth, and the answered I recieved is: YES! This gospel has provided me with a perspective that every individual is important in the eyes of God, and should therefore be important in mine. I am a Mormon, because this church has made me happy and has consistently held true to the promises God has made.

Personal Stories

In what ways have your prayers been answered?

My prayers have been answered in so many ways.
When I was five, prayer helped me find a missing quarter so I could buy Ice Cream from the Ice Cream Truck.
When I was about eight a simple prayer asking if Heavenly Father was there, was answered with a warm and comforting feeling that wrapped around me like a blanket.
During high school my prayers to Heavenly Father begged for me to feel like I fit in. The answer came through my best friend, theatre, lacrosse, and scriptures that reminded me Christ is always the role model not the follower.
After high school my prayers have varied in what I ask of Heavenly Father and what I thank him for. The answers I receive have also varied.
I encourage you to pray. Ask if it is really a way to talk to God and end in the name of the savior. You will receive an answer.

How has the Book of Mormon brought you closer to God?

During my teenage years, I had gained the habit of reading the Book of Mormon as a daily practice. I was not trying to grow closer to God exactly, I was not trying to find answers to problems. I was simply reading the Book of Mormon like a story. Simple strands of inspiration found their way into my life, but I had not really understood the power that the Book of Mormon had.
My senior year of high school I found myself feeling rejected and alone. They were feelings I was not used to. I did not know how to cope with the simple trials of social drama. I was following my daily habit of reading the scriptures when verses in 2 Nephi stood out to me. I began to cry, and I read them again. It was as if the words had been written directly to me. They told me that if I was following Christ, if I was trying my hardest, then anyone that might try to hurt me would fail. I have read those verses several times since then and I can tell you they have not changed. Millions of people have read them and yet that day, it was as if those words were only meant for me. I knew then that Christ loved me. I knew that God had instructed for the Book of Mormon to be written, not just for me, but for everyone.
I know that the Book of Mormon was written not just for me, but for everyone. This book is meant to bring us all to Christ. I know that it is not supposed to be read just as a story. It is meant to speak to us. It is directly from God and he wants us to know his words.

How I live my faith

I live my faith by remembering that those around me are children of God. Just as my Mother and Father want their children to be treated kindly and with love, so does Heavenly Father want me to have charity for everyone around me.
Sadly, I am not perfect and I often make mistakes. The greatest part of living my faith is knowing that I have the ability to fix these mistakes and strengthen my weaknesses by coming unto Christ.
Right now I am serving with the women's organization. I get to organize Sunday meetings. I also organize groups that the women participate in. I have the honor to get to know these amazing ladies and the unique talents that all of them have.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was a Restoration of the Gospel needed? Haven’t we always had the Bible?

The restoration was not just about bringing forth the Book of Mormon. The restoration was needed to bring God's power and authority back to the Earth. After Christ and his apostles were all martyred, the priesthood was no longer on the Earth. With Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon was not only translated, but the priesthood was restored as well. We did not just need the Book of Mormon, we needed the power and authority to live Christ's word.
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The Restoration is needed because of the Apostasy. The apostasy is a time foretold of by the prophet in the Bible Amos. In Amos 8:11-12
" Behold, the days come, saith the Lord God, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord:
And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the Lord, and shall not find it."
Amos tells us that there will be a time when the gospel, or "the word of the Lord" will be lost. That time came when Jesus Christ and the Apostles were killed. Even though we still had the bible, there were no prophets or apostles to keep the gospel pure and true. Man was left with their own interpretation of the Bible. As we all know, there are thousands of christian churches all based on the bible, BUT all teach different doctrines. When Christ was on the earth He did not set up thousands of different churches so that there was something different for everyone. He had one church. His church. The prophet Peter tells us that there will be a restitution or a restoration of the gospel, in Acts 3:21
" Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began."
In short, the gospel was lost during the Apostasy and the Restoration brought it back. So, now we have the same gospel that Christ set up when he was on the earth. :)
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What will the Mormon missionaries talk about when they visit my home?

I served a mission in South Korea for two years, so I can tell you. :) The missionaries will probably be as nervous as you are as they arrive at your home. The nervousness does not come from timidity or a lack of belief in the message they bring, but because they want so much to express their testimonies and the Spirit they feel to you.
The missionaries will likely introduce themselves and get to know you and your family. Though missionaries are called by God to preach His word, they come from largely every-day backgrounds and have lives likely much like yours.
After getting to know your family, they will likely ask what questions you may have about life or the Mormon church. Using the scriptures and their own personal experiences, they will seek to help you find answers. Don't be afraid of asking any question or thinking you may offend or sound silly to the missionaries. They are called to help and serve and are very understanding.
After answering your questions and sharing a spiritual message, the missionaries will ask you to act on the message. A soccer player does not listen to his coach during practice only to go home without kicking a ball, right? In the same way, the missionaries will invite you to read a chapter of scripture or seek for yourself that what they are saying is true. You don't have to just take the missionaries' word in what they say--a loving God is happy to answer thoughtful, earnest prayers seeking for the truth.
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